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BASIL

Like most all herbs Basil has a lot of uses. Can be used in the kitchen as a flavor in cooking or a garden recipe. For centuries we have used it as a treatment or supplement to help in maintaining our health. Basil is considered a strong antibacterial and antispasmodic. Has been used for whooping cough and when applied to insect bites or venomous bite it can draw out the poison. Basil contains vitamins A, D, B2, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Below you will find almost a hundred types that can be grown and harvested for your benefit. But, please, use organic methods to grow basil it will benefit you even more.

  • Basil, Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)Meaning: Princely

    A herb that grows 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) in full sun and almost any pH soil. Average water needs and is very attractive to bees, butterflies.

  • Cinnamon Basil

    Herb growing to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun with acidic needs, foliage is aromatic.

    Cinnamon Basil -
    The Basil Cinnamon, ‘Ocimum basilicum,’ produces very attractive violet stems and veining that complement perfectly the lavender flowers. Cinnamon basil can be used to create a perfect summer tea. The name Cinnamon comes from its light aroma and flavor. In addition to being added to all foods that require basil, this variety is also the perfect candidate for adding to potpourri. The seeds should be planted in the spring, about one or two weeks after the last average frost date. They should be planted in well draining soil with lots of organic matter.

  • Lemon Basil 'Mrs. Burns' A herb that needs full sun but will grow to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm).

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    Leaves are aromatic, plant needs regular watering, and will grow in soil pH 5.6 to 8.5

  • Dark Opal Basil, 'Purpurascens (Dark Opal)', (Ocimum basilicum)Meaning: Princely

    Herb that needs full sun, average watering, 5.6 to 8.5 pH soil, and will grow to 12-15 inches(30-38 cm) with aromatic leaves.

  • Basil 'Purple Ruffles'

    A herb with pH soil needs of 5.1 to 8.5 that grow to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm).

  • Greek Basil, Bush Basil, 'Spicy Globe (Spicy Bush)'

    A herb that grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm), needs full sun, leaves are aromatic.

    Grows in almost any pH soil, propagate from stem cuttings

  • Holy Basil, (Ocimum sanctum)Meaning: Sacred

    A herb requires warm weather so needs to grow in zones 10b and 11 in full sun.

    This plant will bloom all year in slightly acid soil pH, leaves are aromatic.

  • Camphor Basil, Kilimanjaro Basil, (Ocimum kilimandscharicum) Meaning: Of or from Kilimandscharo (Mt. Kilimanjaro),

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    Will grow to height of 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Lettuce-leaf Basil, (Ocimum basilicum crispum) This plant will grow to 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) with full sun to part shade. Leaves are aromatic.

  • Basil, 'Genova (Genovese)', (Ocimum basilicum) Annual herb that grows 24-48 inches(60-120cm) in full sun and with almost any soil pH.

  • Greek Column Basil, 'Lesbos' A tropical herb that grows 12-36 inches(30-90cm) in zones 10a to 11 from sun to part shade.

    Plant has a smooth, aromatic and evergreen foliage.

  • Ornamental Basil, 'African Blue' A perennial herb grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun with burgundy veined leaves that are very fragrant.

    Grows well in 6.1 to 8.5 pH soil, will even grow well in indoors.

  • Ornamental Basil, 'Variegated African Blue' A perennial herb grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in zones 10a to 11 with full sun and, of course, variegated leaves.

  • Basil,'Dani', (Ocimum americanum)Meaning: Of the Americas Annual herb growing 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in zone 11 with full sun, attractive to bees and butterflies.

  • Perfume Basil,'Genoa Profumatissima' Annual herb needs sun to part shade to a height of 24-36 inches(60-90 cm).

  • Basil, 'Lime', (Ocimum americanum) Annual herb that varies in height from 6-24inches(15-60cm) in full sun, will live in almost any pH soil.

  • Ornamental Basil,'American Blue',(Ocimum basilicum)

    Annual herb growing to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun, very aromatic.

  • Licorice Basil,'Anise', (Ocimum basilicum)

    Annual herb needing full sun and will grow to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in acid or alkaline soil.

  • Basil,'Ararat (Ararrat, Aparat, Purple Blush)', (Ocimum basilicum)

    Annual herb grows to 6-18 inches(15-45cm) in full sun, soil pH 5.6 to 8.5.

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  • Basil,'Aurelio', (Ocimum basilicum)

    Annual herb grows to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in slightly acid soil.

  • Basil,'Aussie Sweetie', (Ocimum basilicum)

    Annual herb grows to 18-36 inches(45-90cm) in full sun with either acid or alkaline soil.

    Good plant for indoors but needs consist water, propagate from stem cuttings.

  • Basil,'Bageco Compact', (Ocimum basilicum)

    Annual herbs needs full sun then will grow to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in slight acid to slight alkaline.

    Propagate from stem cuttings, bees, butterflies and birds are attracted to this plant.

  • Bush Basil,'Basilico Greco (Greek Basil)', (Ocimum basilicum)

    Annual herbs that needs full sun with aromatic leaves.

  • Basil,'Bordeaux'

    Annual herbs that need full sun and will produce aromatic foliage.

  • Basil,'Bouquet Mix'

    Annual herbs needs full sun will produce aromatic foliage.

  • Basil, 'Compact Green Gem (Minimum)'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun with average water needs and slight acid to slight alkaline soil.

    Butterflies, bees and birds are attracted to this plant which can be propagated by stem cuttings. Collecting seeds is not recommended.

  • Basil, 'Crispum (Lettuce Leaf)'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90cm) in full sun with acid or alkaline soil.

    Is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and seeds can be stored.

  • Basil, 'Cuban'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90cm) in full sun with either acid or alkaline soil.

    Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.

    Propagation is by stem cuttings and seeds.

  • Bush Basil, 'Dwarf Bush Fineleaf'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun.

  • Ornamental Basil, 'Ebony Wonder'

    Annual herbs growing to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun, has dark foliage and lovely fushsia blooms in mid summer.

    Needs are acid or alkaline soil with average watering.

    Attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

  • Greek Basil, Bush Basil, 'Finissimo Verde a Palla'

    Annual herbs growing to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun with aromatic leaves.

  • Bush Basil, 'Fino Verde (Fine Green)

    Annual herbs grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun

  • Basil, 'Four Family'

    Annual herbs that needs full sun and has leaves that are aromatic.

  • Basil, 'Francesco's Tall Green'

    Annual herbs in full sun grows to 36-48 inches(90-120 cm) in acid or alkaline soil.

  • Basil, 'Genovese Compatto (Genova Compatto, Compact Genovese)'

    Annual herbs grows from 6-18 inches)15-45 cm) in full sun.

  • Mammoth Basil, 'Genovese Giant'

    Annual herbs grows to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Genovese O Comune'

    Annual herbs needs full sun and has fragrant leaves.

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  • Basil, 'Genovese Purple'

    Annual herbs needs full sun and produces aromatic foliage.

  • Basil, 'Genovese Selma'

    Annual herbs needs full sun and has leaves that are aromatic.

  • Basil, 'Genovese Special Select'

    Annual herbs needs full sun.

  • Basil, 'Genovese Verde Migliorato (Genovese Green Basil)'

    Annual herbs grows to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun and average water needs.

    Propagate from stem cuttings and seeds which can be stored.

  • Basil, 'Greek Mini (Mini Gree, Window Box, Yevani)'

    Annual herbs will grow to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun and has aromatic foliage.

  • Bush Basil, 'Green Bouquet'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Green Globe'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-18 inches(15-45 cm) in full sun in either acid or alkaline soil.

    The flowers are fragrant and are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

  • Lettuce Leaf Basil, 'Green Ruffles'

    Annual herbs grow to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Ornamental Basil, 'Holly's Painted'

    Annual herbs grow to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun in very acid to alkaline soil.

    The foliage is variegated and aromatic while the whole plant is attractive to butterflies, bees and birds.

    Propagate from stem cuttings and not from seeds.

  • Sweet Basil, 'Italian Large Leaf (Italian Broadleaf Sweet Basil)'

    Annual herbs grow to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Jon's Wild African'

    Annual herbs grows to 24-72 inches(60 cm-1.8 m) in full sun.

  • Greek Basil, 'Karamanos'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun in both acid and alkaline soil.

    The plant is aromatic and needs average water.

    Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies.

  • Basil, 'Large Sweet Italian'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-24 inches(15-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Licorice (Liquorice)'

    Annual herbs grow to 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) in full sun.

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  • Basil, 'Magic Michael'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) in full sun in either acid or alkaline soil.

    The plant is aromatic and attracted to bees, butterflies and birds.

  • Lettuce Leaf Basil, 'Mammoth (Large Leaf)'

    Annual herbs grows to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun with average water needs.

    The plant is aromatic and attractive to bees, birds and butterflies.

  • Lettuce Leaf Basil, 'Mammoth Sweet'

    Annual herbs needs full sun and has foliage that is aromatic.

  • Basil, 'Marseillais'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Massive'

    Annual herbs needs full sun.

  • Yoeme Basil, 'Mayo'

    Annual herbs needs full sun.

  • Basil, 'Mexican Spice'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

    Bush Basil, 'Minette'

    Annual herbs in full sun will grow to 6-18 inches(15-45 cm) in slight acid to slight alkaline soil.

    Bees, birds and butterflies are attracted to this plant which flowers are fragrant.

  • Basil, 'Mini Purple'

    Annual herbs grow to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Miniature Puerto Rican'

    Annual herbs grow to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun.

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  • Basil, 'Monstruoso (Basilico Monstruoso)'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-18 inches(15-45 cm) in full sun.

    Napoletano Basil -
    The Basil Napoletano, ‘Ocimum basilicum,’ produces tender leaves with a mild, sweet flavor. This is one of the best basils available for eating fresh. Basil is the smell of summer, in addition to being the most useful herb. This very good all around variety is bothered by very few pests. The seeds should be planted in the spring one to two weeks after the last average frost date. They should be planted in well draining soil with lots of organic matter.

  • Lettuce Leaf Basil, 'Napoletano'

    Annual hers grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'New Guinea'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun

    The plant has veined, aromatic and a burgundy foliage.

  • Basil , 'Nufar'

    Annual herbs grows to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Purple Basil, 'Osmin'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-24 inches(30-60 cm) in full sun.

    Basil, 'Persian Lemon'

    Annual herbs grow to 24-48 inches(60-120 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Piccolo'

    Annual herbs grow to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Bush Basil, 'Piccolo Fine Verde'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun.

    Globe Basil, 'Pixie'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-24 inches(30-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Profuma di Genova'

    A plant that needs full sun.

  • Basil, 'Puerto Rican'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) in full sun.

  • Purple Basil, 'Purple Delight'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun in zones 4a to 10a.

    Plant will grow well in strong acid to neutral soil and produce black and aromatic foliage.

  • Thai Basil, 'Queenette (Siam Queenette)'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

    Red Rubin Basil -
    The Basil Red Rubin, ‘Ocimum basilicum purpurascens,’ was a 1992 All America Selections Winner. Its rich, dark purple leaves give great contrast in the garden as well as salads. Basil is the smell of summer, in addition to being the most useful herb. This very good all around variety is bothered by very few pests. The seeds should be planted in the spring one to two weeks after the last average frost date. They should be planted in well draining soil with lots of organic matter.

  • Red Basil, 'Red Rubin'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-24 inches(15-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Purple Basil, 'Rick's Aussie'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Spice'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Sweet Broadleaf (Sweet Lettuce Leaf, Sweet Salad, Sweet Green)'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Lemon Basil, 'Sweet Dani'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun.

    Self sows itself and requires on average water and does good indoors.

  • Bush Basil, 'Sweet Fine'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Sweet Genovese'

    Annual herbs grows to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Sweet Thai'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-24 inches(30-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Thai'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Thai Magic'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Tibetan'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun.

  • Bush Basil, 'Tiny Leaf Purple'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-18 inches(15-45 cm) in full sun.

  • Ball Basil, 'Tufted'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun in strong acid to alkaline soil.

    Has aromatic foliage and can be propagated from stem cuttings, seeds not recommended.

  • Basil, 'Valentino'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-24 inches(30-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Basil, 'Violetta Aromatico'

    Annual herbs needs full sun.

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  • Dwarf Purple Basil, 'Well Sweep Purple Miniature'

    Annual herbs grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm) in full sun.

  • Ornamental Basil, Fragrant Basil, 'Thai Seed'

    This plant needs ful sun and the leaves are aromatic.

  • Lemon Basil, Indonesian Kemangie

    This plant needs full sun and has aromatic leaves.

  • Indian Basil, 'Clove', (Ocimum gratissimum)Meaning: Most pleasing

    Perennial herbs grows to 24-48 inches(60-120 cm) in full sun.

  • Indian Basil, 'East Indian'

    Perennial herbs grows to 36-48 inches(90-120 cm) in full sun with acid soil conditions.

    Bees, birds and butterflies are attracted to this plant and leaves are aromatic.

  • Indian Basil, 'West African'

    Perennial herbs needs full sun.

  • Camphor Basil, 'Kilimanjaro', (Ocimum kilimandscharicum)Meaning: Of or from Kilimandscharo (Mt. Kilimanjaro)

    This plant needs full sun and foliage is aromatic.

  • Peruvian Basil, (Ocimum micranthemum)Meaning: From the Greek mikros (small) and anthemon (flower)

    This plant grows to 6-18 inches(15-30 cm)

  • Greek Basil, (Ocimum obovatum)Meaning: Referring to upside down, inverse

    This plant needs full sun with aromatic leaves.

  • Pepper Basil, (Ocimum selloi)Meaning: Named for Friedrich Sello (changed to Sellow in later years), early 19th century German explorer who collected specimens in South America.

    Perennial herbs grows to 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) in sun to part shade.

  • Holy Basil, 'Green Sacred', (Ocimum sanctum)Meaning: Sacred

    Annual herbs needs full sun.

  • Holy Basil, 'Holy Red'

    Annual herbs needs full sun.

  • Holy Basil, 'Red and Green'

    Annual herbs grows to 12-24 inches(30-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Holy Basil, 'Sacred Kha Prao (Tulsi, Purple Sacred)'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-24 inches(45-60 cm) in full sun.

  • Thai Basil, 'Horapha Rau Que', (Ocimum thyrsiflora)Meaning: Flowers arranged in a thyrse (a flower cluster with a central spike that has side branches also clustered with flowers)

    Annual herbs grow to 12-18 inches(30-45 cm) in full sun.

    Siam Queen Basil -
    The Basil Siam Queen, ‘Ocimum basilicum citriodorum,’ was a 1997 All America Selections Winner. It has a delicious sweet and spicy flavor, and is eaten raw with noodle soup. It has much larger leaves than other varieties of Thai Basil. Basil is the smell of summer, in addition to being the most useful herb. This very good all around variety is bothered by very few pests. The seeds should be planted in the spring one to two weeks after the last average frost date. They should be planted in well draining soil with lots of organic matter.

  • Thai Basil, Ornamental Basil, 'Siam Queen (Thai Siam Queen)'

    Annual herbs grows to 18-36 inches(45-90 cm) in full sun in slight acid soil.

    Propagation is from stem cuttings and seeds.

  • Virginia Mountain Mint , Wild Basil, Prairie Hyssop, (Pycnanthemum virginianum)Meaning: Thick, dense flower--Meaning: Of or from Virginia (U.S.)

    Perennial herbs grow to 24-36 inches(60-90 cm) in sun to part shade in zones 5a to 10b.

    Flowers are fragrant and foliage is aromatic.

  • Basil Thyme, Mother of Thyme, (Acinos arvensis)Meaning: From akinos, the name used by Pliny referring to an aromatic herb, possibly wild basil or basil-thyme--Meaning: Of farmed or cultivated land.

    This herb grows to 6-12 inches(15-30 cm)

  • Basil Mint, 'Basil', (Mentha citrata)Meaning: Latin name of a Greek nymph who was turned into a mint, (very old name)--Meaning: Lemon-scented.

    This herb grows to 12-15 inches(30-38 cm) in zones 5a to 9b and in full sun.

    Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies.

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    INTERESTING ARTICLE ON BASIL HERE!

    Basil
    The ‘king of herbs’ Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the focus of this article. Cultural requirements, uses in the kitchen and the garden, are included.

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